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Sales and Operations Assistant

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  • Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • SLSOPAPL6
  • 19/05/2026
Job description

Sales and Operations Assistant (Health & Safety)

Plymouth, Devon
Full-Time | Permanent
Monday – Friday | 08:45am – 5:30pm

A leading Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest-growing privately owned retailers is seeking a proactive and organised Sales and Operations Assistant to join its busy Head Office team in Plymouth.

The Role

Working within a fast-paced department, the successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to both Head Office and store teams. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, making it ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking and working collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collecting and entering departmental data accurately
  • Checking and logging accident reports
  • Processing forklift repair quotations
  • Processing engineering reports
  • Monitoring and logging weekly and monthly Health & Safety reports
  • Processing PPE orders
  • Coordinating Health & Safety training requests
  • Liaising with stores and Head Office colleagues regarding Health & Safety matters
  • Supporting the Health & Safety Manager with general administration duties
  • Providing first-line support for retail store queries
  • Creating and administering users on in-house systems
  • Producing and communicating various operational reports

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Previous retail administration experience or a strong understanding of retail operations
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation that values its people and offers long-term career opportunities within a dynamic retail environment.

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